Come Carve With Us
Meeting Every Tuesday
From 05:30 p.m.- 07:30 p.m.
Location: Carmel Presbyterian Church 2048 Carmel Road
Charlotte, NC 28226
Web Site http://charlottewoodcarvers.com/
The same wood supplier that came before has offered to stop off in Charlotte on his outbound journey if enough are interested. He has even offered to bring specific sizes and species of wood if we can supply him with our wants or needs. If you are interested reply to this email with your requirements. I can’t address the cost but everyone who purchased wood last time had no complaints. Heck I bought wood just because it was pretty J.
So, if you want basswood, butternut, diamond willow, or whatever, send me an email with your wishes. Please be prepare to purchase whatever you special order.
I do NOT have a date when the requests must be in nor do I have know exactly when the supplier will be coming through Charlotte. I’m sending this now so you can share with your “wood, sawdust and chip loving friends” so everyone will have ample time to create their wish list
Send me your emails. A.S.A.P. I’ll send the dates as soon as they can be firm up . Thanks Earl (shodon@bellsouth.net)
Charlotte Woodcarvers Club 2012 Showcase
will be held February 17th-19th, 2012
The Theme for the Showcase of Woodcarvings – 2012 is: Tom Wolfe Carving Traditions - Tom has been a member of the Charlotte Woodcarving Club since the early 1980s and is known nationally. He was selected as Carving Illustrated’s Carver of the Year for 2010. Literally, thousands of carvers have been trained by Tom over the years. Carvings are to be from any of Tom’s 52 or so woodcarving books which he has authored over the years. Winners will be considered from group or individual carvings. For a listing of Tom Wolfe Carving Books go to www.schifferbooks.com.
Meeting Place Carmel Presbyterian Church
"The Cathcart Center"
We meet every Tuesday night from 6:00 p.m. to 8:00 p.m. at The Cathcart Center on the grounds of Carmel Presbyterian Church. The address for the church is 2048 Carmel Road. It is located at the intersection of Carmel Road and Sharonview Road. There are two entrances, one on Sharonview and one on Carmel. Whichever one you enter from, drive straight until you get to the point where you must turn. You will see the building just before you turn or just after you turn depending which entrance you take. Hope to see you there. All carvers and “wood-be” carvers are welcome. For more information call Rod Gatlin at (704) 529-1748
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We meet every Tuesday night from 5:30 to 7:30 p.m at The "Cathcart Center" on the grounds of Carmel Presbyterian Church. The address for the church is 2048 Carmel Road. It is located at the intersection of Carmel Road and Sharonview Road. There are two entrances, one on Sharonview and one on Carmel. Whichever one you enter from, drive straight until you get to the point where you must turn. You will see the building (see below) just before you turn or just after you turn depending which entrance you take. Hope to see you there. All carvers and “wood-be” carvers are welcome.
For more information call Rod Gatlin at (704) 529-1748
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Charlotte Woodcarvers Showcase 2011 Click Here to watch the video
About
Charlotte WoodCarvers Club was founded in 1982.
The purpose is:
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To promote the art of woodcarving
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To encourage workshops, seminars, classes and other activities that provide training in woodcarving
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To promote and to provide activities that allow display and exhibit woodcarvings and their creation to the general public for enjoyment and entertainment
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To share and exchange ideas about woodcarving
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To provide fellowship with woodcarvers and those interested in woodcarving
Membership dues are $15.00 annually for club membership, payable on March 1 for one year. Make a check out to: Charlotte Woodcarvers Club, P.O. Box 11894, Charlotte, NC 28220. (or you can pay by check or cash at a regular meeting). Provide name, address, phone number and e-mail address when you pay. Club treasurer is Earl Harding and Membership Chairman is Terrell Crowley. Questions about your membership status? Charlotte Woodcarving Club Membership Dues. Contact Earl or Terrell.
The Showcase of Carvings 2011
February 18th
click here for more info
Dedicated to CWC Founder Lee Dukes
Location: Marion Diehl Recreation Center 2219 Tyvola Road, Charlotte, NC View Map
SHOW HOURS
The competitive Venue is open to the public
Saturday, February 19, 2011 from 12:00 noon to 4:00 p.m.
Sunday, February 20, 2011 from 10.00 a.m. to 3:30 p.m.
SALES AND VENDORS
Friday 4:00 p.m. – 7:00 p.m.
Saturday 8:00 a.m. – 4:00 p.m.
Sunday 10:00 a.m. – 3:30 p.m.
CWC Officers/Contacts for 2011/2012
- President: Ray Branch 704-544-2417
- V-President: Betsy Peace 704-542-7354
- Secretary: Betty Witzel 704-841-1233
- Treasurer: Tom Kavanagh 803-746-5422
- Membership Chairman: John Palmer 704-553-2994
- Board Member: Ann Davis, Special Projects 704-523-6384
- Board Member: Art Hiesler, Special Projects 704-552-3105
- Website Administrator (*) Kim Rosser704-529-5252
"MAL" – Member at Large.
UPCOMING ACTIVITIES, EVENTS AND SHOWS
1.January and February, 2012. Open carving for the show.
2.February 17-19, 2012. SHOWCASE OF WOODCARVINGS – 2012. CHARLOTTE WOODCARVERS. SEE SHOW BROCHURE.
3.February 24-26, 2012. Internationally known Desiree Hajny will instruct at Bill Dominick’s house. There will be a waiting list for this course. Check Bill for sign – up.
4.March 30-April 1, 2012. Pete LeClair, also an internationally known carver will be instructing on Caricatures. Venue to be determined. This will be filled as well. $125 per carver if 12 take the 21/2 day class. (Possible venue will be the Charlotte Fine Arts Gallery or a log cabin)
5.March 6, 2012. Beginning of 8 weeks of classes for new members. These will be held on Tuesdays either from 3-5pm at the Cathcart Center or possibly at our regular meeting on Tuesdays at 5;30-7:30pm.
6.March 14, 2012. Beginning of the 2012 Spring Fling Carving Thing. About six weeks or so. We are looking at a format similar to the Fall Carving Extravaganza of 2011. Looking for suggestions. Different projects grouped around tables.
7.January – December, 2012. Look atSmokey Mountain Woodcarvers website and check classes. 30 classes listed todate. Note that Tom Wolfe is teaching two classes over there as is Pete LeClair in 2012.
8.January – December, 2012. Check John C. Campbell for classes throughout the year.
News
“CHARLOTTE WOODCARVERS”! It is only seven months until our Showcase of Woodcarvers Show – 2011. Each year we have 500-600 carvings from about 100 carvers. If each CWC member would submit just two carvings each for the show, we could have about 180-200 carvings from our own club participating. Lets keep chipping members! Of course, five each would be even better. And don’t forget that we need carvings for the raffle – a huge fundraiser for us. Just one each? “ For information, Earl is working diligently to obtain the Parks and Rec venue at Marion Diehl again and should have more details by August 1 or so. A massive campaign follows that and we are on our way. Keep carving! And begin to think of how you might volunteer at the show to assist Earl – he will be contacting you for your assistance.”
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Constitution - WoodCarvers
ARTICLE I. Name
The name of the organization whall be Charlotte Woodcarvers Club
ARTICLE II. Our Purpose
The purpose of the Charlotte Woodcarvers Club shall be:
● To promote the art of woodcarving
● To encourage workshops, seminars, classes and other activities that provide training in woodcarving
● To promote and to provide activities that allow display and exhibit woodcarvings and their creation to the general public for enjoyment and entertainment
● To share and exchange ideas about woodcarving
● To provide fellowship with woodcarvers and those interested in woodcarving
ARTICLE III. Membership
All persons who believe in or are interested in the club purposes shall be eligible for membership in the Charlotte Woodcarvers Club. Paryment of annual dues shall provide a newsletter, a monthly meeting, a name tag, membership card, voting privileges and the opportunity to serve as club committee person, volunteers, offivers and active members.
ARTICLE IV. Officers
The officers of the Charlotte Woodcarvers Club are as follows:
President - Rod Gatlin
Vice President - Bill Robinson
Secretary - Dana Mims
Treasurer - Directors - 3 year - Kim RoSser
2 year -
1 year - Judy Leftwich
These officers shall constitute the Board of Directors and shall be the elected managers of the Charlotte Woodcarvers Club. The officers shall serve for one year terms with the exception of the three Directors which shall serve staggered three (3) year terms.
All officers may be elected to serve additional terms.
ARTICLE V. Calendar
The Charlotte Woodcarving Club year is to begin on March First.
The election of officers shall be done at the January meeting.
The Board of Directors shall hold a minimum of two meetings each year. Others may be called if needed or desired.
Regular club meetings shall be 2:30 - 5:00 on the third Sunday of each month with the following exceptions:
June - The second Sunday
December - No meeting
ARTICLE VI. Finances
The Charlotte Woodcarvers Club shall be a non-profit organization.
Funding for club activities shall be assessment of dues from club members.
Funding for activities such as workshops, seminars, etc., shall be assessment of costs from participating members.
All request for expenditures must be accompanied by a statement of how the expenditure is to be funded (gifts, fees, collections, etc.).
An annual statement of finances at the end of the year, that has been audited, must be filed with the President.
No monies, time property shall be committed without the approval of the membership and board members. Items other than those in the annual budget shall be requested and presented at least one month prior to request for approval.
ARTICLE VII. Amendments
The consitution may be amended by a majority vote of membership present at a regular meeting following the regular meeting in which a motion for an amendment is made and seconded. In addition, all club members must be duly notified of the proposed amendment via the club monthly newsletter.
ARTICLE VIII Dissolution
Upon the dissolution of the organization, the Board of Trustees shall, after paying or making provision for the payment of all of the liabilities of the organization, dispose of all of the assets of the organization exclusively for the purposes of the organization or organizations organized and operated exclusively for charitable, educational, religious, or scientific purposes as shall at the time qualify as an exempt organization or organizations under section 501 (c) (3) of the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 (or the corresponding provision of any future United States Internal Revenue Law), as the Board of Trustees shall determine. Any such assets not so disposed of shall be disposed of by the Superior Court of the county in which the principal office of the organization is then located, exclusively for such purposes or to such organiztion or onganizations, as said Court shall determine, which are organized and operated exclusively for such purposes.